Middle East Conflict

On the 2nd July a Palestinian man seized control of a bulldozer, killed three people and injured dozens in Jerusalem before being shot dead. Israeli police believe the attacker was acting alone – in spite of the efforts of at

Anti Syrian MP Antoine Ghanim was assassinated yesterday, sparking further tension in the run up to the elections. Whilst Syria has condemned the killing, many Lebanese politicians blame Syria for his death. Syria has been accused by many of fighting

Tony Blair has settled into his mission as Middle East envoy, but has apparently already highlighted the divides between Israelis and Palestinians through his choice of hotel. The bar at his Jerusalem hotel, The American Colony, is, according to Jeremy

Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas has called for new elections to try and heal the divisions between Fatah and Hamas. Such a move is vital if the Palestinians are to create a peaceful environment within which to enter President Bush’s